Margy Eckelkamp

Margy Eckelkamp is an award-winning journalist who serves as the Editor of The Scoop magazine, Top Producer magazine, and The Daily Scoop newsletter. She also the host of The Scoop Podcast and is a key contributor to AgWeb and other Farm Journal publications.

Latest Stories

Corteva is on track to have $1 billion franchises in insecticides, fungicides and herbicides.

New Products

Final Curtain for FeXapan, Illinois Details 3 Additional Application Parameters

Corteva Agriscience has announced its “business decision” to discontinue sales of FeXapan herbicide in the U.S. and Canada.

February 23, 2021 08:18 PM

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In 2020, Anuvia had built out its production at a former Mosaic site in Plant City, Fla., after ramping up its technology and business for five years.

Retail Industry

Anuvia Raises $103 Million, Eyes Expansion

“We will produce 400,000 tons over the course of this year,” says CEO Amy Yoder. “We can produce on three different lines with a total of 1.2 million tons... I hope we are getting ready to start our second.”

February 23, 2021 06:00 AM

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Jamie O'Sullivan, group managing director for Proagrica EG, Nextens, and XpertHR segments of the LexisNexis Risk Solutions Group, has stepped into the managing director role.

Retail Industry

Proagrica Acquires CDMS

After the acquisition Proagrica plans to continue to operate CDMS as a trusted, independent data source to be used across the industry.

February 10, 2021 01:19 PM

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Organizers of the show made the announcement on Dec. 13. They were expecting 2,000 exhibitors.

COVID Cloud Looms Over Agritechnica

The one-upmanship that usually heightens the excitement about what is unveiled at Agritechnica will have at least one less participant as John Deere officially announces it will not be participating in 2021.

February 10, 2021 10:05 AM

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While the idea that agricultural co-ops should take the lead in developing private wireless networks sounds aggressive, CoBank analysts say co-ops are in a much better position than individual farmers to do so

Exclusive: Precision Ag’s Role In Environmental Stewardship

For the past year and a half, AEM has helped spearhead a study to quantify how technology used in agriculture improves environmental stewardship including reduction in carbon, water quality, and more.

February 02, 2021 09:03 AM

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Gregg Sauder, founder of 360 Yield Center, says the system uses 40% less water then a center pivot and costs half as much as a drip tape irrigation system.

New Products

360 Yield Center Unveils Autonomous Watering System

Gregg Sauder, founder of 360 Yield Center, says the system uses 40% less water then a center pivot and costs half as much as a drip tape irrigation system.

January 28, 2021 11:43 AM

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“Channel costs are too high for growers.” – Mitch Eviston.

Retail Business

Meristem’s Vision For A Channel Free Supply Chain

Meristem has been building out its vision for a new way to supply crop inputs, specifically yield enhancement crop additives. Mitch Eviston, CEO and co-founder recently appeared on The Scoop podcast.

January 22, 2021 10:05 AM

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Class Action Suit Alleges Companies Conspired Against Farmer Interests

In summary, the lawsuit alleges crop input manufacturers, large wholesalers and retailers have created an unfair market for farmers.

January 19, 2021 07:13 PM

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Opinion

Do Your Business Activities Spark Joy?

My bet is we will never fully return to pre-2020 business behaviors.

January 19, 2021 10:14 AM

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These promotions are designed to enable the marketing group to continue to support the company’s rapid global growth.

Retail Business

Brandt Promotes 9, Begins Sales In United Kingdom

In announcing nine promotions within its company and retail business, Rick Brandt, CEO and President of Brandt said, “I’m proud that these were all internal promotions.”

January 11, 2021 04:28 PM

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